‘Harry Potter’ actor David Ryall dies at 79, after 5-decade career

English actor David Ryall, best known for his role in the “Harry Potter” film series, died Christmas Day at the age of 79. The news was confirmed by actor and writer Mark Gatiss, as well as Ryall’s daughter, Charlie Ryall. Gatiss, a writer for “Sherlock” and “Doctor Who,” posted the following tweet over the holiday weekend:…